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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Earliest Event Reported: June 3, 1997
TAURUS PETROLEUM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 0-8835 84-0736215
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2016 Main Street, Suite 109
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(713) 650-0161
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
On June 3, 1997, the firm of Simonton, Kutac & Barnidge L.L.P.,
certified public accountants of Houston, Texas, was engaged as Taurus
Petroleum, Inc.'s (the "Company's") principal independent accountant. The
Company did not consult with Simonton, Kutac & Barnidge L.L.P. regarding the
application of accounting principals to a specific completed or contemplated
transaction, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the
Company's financial statements, and no oral or written advice was provided that
was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching its decision as
to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue nor did the Company
consult with Simonton, Kutac & Barnidge, L.L.P. regarding any matter that was
the subject of a disagreement with the former accountant or a reportable event.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TAURUS PETROLEUM, INC.
Date: June 3, 1997 By: /s/ Stephen E. Fischer
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Stephen E. Fischer, Chairman of the Board